Manager Regional Human Resources at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the execution of national HR strategy and corporate business initiatives through the development and implementation of regional plans and projects using cross-functional teams, Invocoms, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance, fairness, and standardisation of work practices in line with relevant legislation, policy requirements, and the Premier Culture by providing guidance, advice, and expertise to line managers and teams.
• Continually improve workplace practices through monitoring and auditing the implementation of and adherence to Premier policy and procedures.
• Ensure legal compliance and labour peace, mitigate risks, and avoid reputational damage.
• Ensure Premier is staffed with qualified, skilled, motivated, and informed employees through implementing competency-based talent acquisition processes with relevant stakeholders in line with agreed EE targets for the region.
• Support and inform talent, learning, and development, succession planning, and career development in the regional business units through liaison and communication with the full OD team.
• Mitigate employee risks through maintaining accurate HR management information systems.
• Ensure high-quality HR service delivery and execution through the efficient and effective management and coordination of the regional HR team plans and schedules, corporate or business initiatives in the HR cross-functional Invocoms.
• Build a high-performance culture through engagement, coaching, mentoring, and development of the team in line with agreed scorecards and IDPs.
• Extensive traveling within the region to various business units.

Qualification Requirements

• Human Resources Related Degree 

Experience Requirements

• HR Generalist role 5-7 years
• Supervisory management experience 2-3 years
• Experience in a unionised environment 1-2 years
• Proficiency in people management information systems(e.g., SAGE People, Microsoft Dynamics 365 HR)
• Experience in continuous operations matrix organisation/multiple sites 1-2 years
• Proven track record in driving change/continuous improvement initiatives 1-2 years

Key Outputs

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of Labor Law and Legislation.
• Project management methodology.
• HR management theory and principles.
• Business acumen and change management principles.
• Occupational assessment tools.

Skills:

• Conducting disciplinary inquiries and grievance mediation.
• Competency-based profiling, screening, and interviewing techniques.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Advisory and consulting capabilities.
• Auditing and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics 365 HR.